Tymochko explained why Putin urgently demands the restoration of control over Kurshchyna

Putin demands immediate restoration of control over Kurshchyna to preserve Russia's image.

The President of the Russian Federation, Vladimir Putin, set the task of urgently ousting Ukrainian troops from the Kursk region by January 20, before the inauguration of the newly elected US President Donald Trump.

This opinion was expressed by the head of the Council of Reservists of the Ground Forces of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, Ivan Tymochko, on channel 24.

He believes that Putin no longer controls part of his territory, and therefore fears that the loss of Kurshchyna will be difficult to explain, especially if negotiations with Donald Trump do not lead to political gains for Russia

Putin is in a hurry to push Ukrainian troops out of Kurshchyna, as difficulties in this may complicate further negotiations, in particular with Donald Trump. If Russia cannot even hold these territories, it will be difficult for it to justify its…